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Question
What is the major product when ethyne reacts with water in the presence of HgSOâ‚„ and dilute Hâ‚‚SOâ‚„ ?
Explanation
Ethyne undergoes hydration in the presence of mercuric sulfate and sulfuric acid to form acetaldehyde via keto-enol tautomerism. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
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